He counted up his fears one day and they weren't worth a dime He cried a lot of tears for her cause he wasn't worth her time And his life felt like a marathon - man, how long can this last? He slowed down for a little drink and didn't see the winner pass Last saturday morning we missed the warning The pain got boring - his soul went soaring She used to be too young to understand and now she's just too old Can't shut the door on her regrets - she'll never be that cold And I could have been a better friend - I can see where I went wrong I hid beneath my selfishness like I hide behind this song Last saturday morning we missed the warning Nothing lasts forever cept maybe jesus christ And nothing could be sadder than a child taking his own life I heard the minister mumble, I heard the falling rain And I felt my mother's hand slip into mine And none of us have ever been the same
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